Transition Penwith

Started in Europe and Japan in the 1960s, Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, is an innovative approach to farming where members of the local community own 'shares' in the harvest of a farm. In return for their subscription to the farm, they receive the farm's produce through the year making a much stronger link between what people eat and where their food comes from. In return, the farmer gets a regular and stable income and some practical help on the farm through volunteer days. CSAs can also be shared community allotments, orchards or even vineyards.

Transition Helston and the South Kerrier Alliance have invited Nick Weir from Stroud Community Agriculture to share his experience in setting up Community Agriculture projects ranging from a farm supplying 130 families with local food (and providing an income for what had been a struggling farm), to community allotments and local food networks.

Alastair Cameron said "we are very lucky to have Nick coming to share his wide experience with us. It will be a really good opportunity for people to think about how they might like to get involved and to meet others who might be thinking the same way, whether it is in working to provide more local allotments, gaining access to local food or even starting up a Community Supported Farm in this area.

The workshop will be held on Wednesday 22nd October in Porthleven Public Hall at 7.30pm. Refreshments will be available. Contact Alastair on 01326 560206 or alastair@cooptel.net for more details.